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Our Mission:
An inclusive, action oriented service organization, Akron Rotary improves our community
and the world while having fund and building friendships.
 
Our Vision:
Together, we aspire to make a lasting, positive impact in the lives of those
in our Akron community and beyond.
 
 
Weekly Club Meetings are currently being held virtually via ZOOM.
 
We meet at Noon each Tuesday. 
 
 
 

Our Next Meeting

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
 

Featured Speaker:

JONATHAN WYLLY
Executive Director

 
As executive director, Jonathan Wylly is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic planning at IBH Addiction Recovery.
 
Jonathan formerly served as the chief financial officer for the Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board in Franklin County, as well as the deputy director/chief financial officer at the Ohio Department of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology at Ohio University, a master’s degree in public administration at The Ohio State University, and completed courses at Duke University in strategic leadership for state executives.
 
Currently serving as chair of the Asset Management Committee for Reymann Foundation, Jonathan also is a member of the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers, Mental Health and Addiction Advocacy Coalition and the Ohio Alliance of Recovery Providers.
 
He is an avid snow skier, enjoys playing guitar and has been involved in lacrosse for more than 20 years.
 
 

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Rotary Cares

 
The purpose of Rotary Cares is to show our support for Akron Rotary members and their families when dealing with the loss of a loved one, the hardship of illness and also to celebrate the joy of a new baby, job, marriage or other events in their lives. Please be sure to email me(click here) with any news you would like placed here. Note that information is posted only with permission of the individual(s).
 

 
Our condolences to the Hausknecht family
 
Norman C. Hausknecht, father of fellow Rotarian Douglas Hausknecht passed away August 20th. 

The obituary is not available at this time. Cards and letters of support may be sent to 753 Wild Cherry Drive, Akron, OH 44319.
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Presentation Recap 
 
 
 
Daniel R. Flowers
President and CEO
and
Katie Carver Reed
Director, Network Partners and Programs
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
 
The Rotary Club of Akron had the pleasure of listening to Dan Flowers and Katie Carver Reed at our Tuesday, August 31st Club meeting.   Ms. Carver Reed and Mr. Flowers shared with the Club information about the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.
 
The presentation can be viewed by clicking here or copy and paste this link into your browser https://youtu.be/nbxq2gRPbk8 
 
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is a non-profit organization with a mission to Feed People and Fight Hunger. Mr. Flowers stated that in 2021, 1 in 7 people in Northeast Ohio will face hunger, and the Foodbank will be there to help. The Foodbank is the source of emergency food for 500 food pantries, hot meal sites shelters and other hunger-relief programs that directly serve individuals and families in Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties. The Foodbank, with its supporters and partners are leading the fight to end hunger in the communities they serve. In 2020, it distributed over $45 million of food, locally for people in need.
 
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank was formed in 1982 by a group of community leaders who made a commitment to provide emergency food to our neighbors in need.
 
The Foodbank is a distribution center that provides an efficient operation to collect, sort and distribute food. The Foodbank has an 83,000 square foot warehouse including 8,000 square feet of refrigeration and freezer space at the Akron location and another 45,000 square foot facility in a newly opened facility in Canton.
 
The Foodbank secures food donations from corporate food donors, state and federal food assistance programs, and Feeding America, the national food bank network. Food is also obtained through a purchase program where large quantities of food are purchased at reduced price to offer to its network of hunger-relief programs. This purchase program is supported by financial donations. Much of the donated and purchased food is transported to the warehouses by the Foodbank's fleet of trucks.
 
The Volunteer Center is where donated food is inspected, sorted, and repackaged in preparation for distribution. Volunteers provide thousands of hours of support every year, helping to prepare this food for those in need. Every day, the Foodbank's hunger-relief programs place food orders and pick up these orders at the warehouse. The programs provide this food through their food pantries, hot meal sites, or shelters to the hungry in their community or neighborhood. The Foodbank feeds approximately 263,200 people through this network of programs every year.  The COVID pandemic has had an impact with the use of volunteers.  The pandemic has also resulted in a large increase in demand for food because of individuals losing their jobs and not having the ability to purchase food without the help of the Foodbank.
 
HUNGER IN SUMMIT COUNTY 
 
One in Seven residents of Summit County are living with food insecurity.  Food insecurity refers to the USDA’s measure of lack of regular access to nutritional food for an active and healthy life. Feeding America estimates that the food insecurity rate in Summit County is 13.8 percent of the total population, 74,960 individuals. The child food insecurity rate is 19.1 percent, 21,800 children.
 
In 2020, the Akron-Canton Foodbank distributed 12,639,757 pounds of food and essential items to families in need in Summit County, the equivalent of 10,231,858 meals. Of that, 2,588,618 pounds was fresh, nutritious produce, which was distributed for free.
 
Akron-Canton Foodbank Hunger Facts:
  • 1 in 7 individuals in our service area is food insecure, meaning they lack regular access to safe and nutritious food
  • More than 1 in 5 children in our service area is food insecure
  • 30 percent of the members of households served by the Foodbank are children under the age of 18 years old
  • 10 percent of the members of households served by the Foodbank are senior citizens
The Foodbank collaborates in many different ways and leverages resources in many different ways.  The Foodbank collaborated with DoorDash to directly deliver food to homes during the pandemic.  Over 15,000 deliveries have occurred to date.  The Foodbank has also implemented “Order Ahead” which allows individuals to order online.  Individuals are then able to order online and have their food delivered by DoorDash when transportation presents a barrier for individuals to access food.  In addition, the Foodbank has installed a Kiosk at their location for individuals to order food.
For additional information about the Akron-Canton Foodbank, their programs and information on other hunger facts, please visit their website at www.akroncantonfoodbank.org.
Kenmore Cleanup Day Service Project
AKRON CLUB PARTICIPATES IN
KENMORE CLEANUP DAY
 
Michael Irby, President of 100 Black Men with
Akron Club President Steve Buie
(they are also high school buddies)
 
On Saturday, August 28th, club members co-labored with Akron's 100 Black Men and members from Goss Memorial Church in Kenmore to pick up trash, cans, bottles, etc., working with  Tina Boyes, Executive Director of Akron Kenmore CDC. Keep Akron Beautiful provided her  people the wonderful trailer of supplies for us to work with. Thank you to all who participated!

Yours in Rotary Service,

Steve Buie
2021-2022 Rotary Club of Akron President
Tel: 330-701-2970

Email: sbuie@learningrx.net
 
Members of 100 Black Men
 
Keep Akron Beautiful
 
Olivia Pilon
 
L-R: Andrew Buie, Michael Irby, President 100 Black Men and Sharon Buie
 
Michelle Wilson
 
Akron Rotaract Members:
Tony Millman and Christian Morton
 
L-R: Sean from Kenmore CDC, Tina Boyes and Steve Buie
 
Chili Open Information Night - September 14, 2021
Become a Chili Open Champion – Join Us to Learn More!
 
Dear fellow Rotarians,
 
Before you know it Northeast Ohio will face cold winter days with some white and fluffy stuff falling from the sky, and with that it will be time for the Chili Open Golf Classic. The Chili Open is the Rotary Club of Akron's annual fundraiser to benefit Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs. Golfers and volunteers will come together on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Hale Farm and Village to golf, win prizes, and celebrate the great work that Rotary is doing for our Camp.  
 
Come join us and hear from committee members and the Camp staff on how you can help us to take the 32nd annual Chili Open Golf Classic to the next level Fore the Kids! This meeting is for all Rotarians who want to provide service above self while enjoying a great time!
 
Feel free to reach out with any questions, our contact information is listed below.
 
This is a free event, cocktails and refreshments will be provided and tours of Akron Rotary Camp will also be available. Please click on the link below to attend or decline.
 
Event:      Become a Chili Open Champion
 
Date:       Sep 14, 2021 5:00PM – Sep 14, 2021 6:30PM
 
Fee:         Free
 
Location: Akron Rotary Camp
                4460 Rex Lake Drive
                Akron, OH 44319
 
Details:   This is a great opportunity to learn from past Chili Open Committee                  
               members on how you can help as well as see Akron Rotary Camp.

We are looking forward to see you on September 14 at Akron Rotary Camp!
 
Sincerely,
 
Cyndi Kane, cyndi@cyndikane.com,  330-606-6041
Jeff Sheeks, jeffsheeks@s-groupinc.com, 330-329-8212
Co-Chairs, 2022 Chili Open Golf Classic
Rotary After Hours - September 30th
All,
 
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, September 30th, for a much needed night out with fellow Rotarians!  At 6:00pm all are welcomed to attend our next Rotary social event at The Cigar Lodge where you will find some of the best selections of cigars, bourbon, & whiskey in the Akron area.  
 
With plenty of room on their outdoor patio, or indoors if the weather were to take a turn, the night will be about fellowship.  There is no cost to attend, other than the cigars and libations you may choose to purchase, and guests are welcomed!
 
The Cigar Lodge is located 2989 S. Main St in Akron and their website is www.thecigarlodge.com if you would like more information about the venue.
 
Hope to see you on the 30th at 6:00pm!
 
David Miller
Social Chair, Rotary Club of Akron
What's Happening Around Town

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

Tuesday July 20 – Sept. 19 2021

Akron Art Museum – “Bold Color in the 1980’s”

Free on Friday and Saturday 11:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021   4pm-6pm at Stan Hywet

Break the Cycle of Addiction
Presented by fellow Rotarian Chris Richardson, COO

This annual event for CHC Addiction Services has been re-imagined outdoors on the grounds of Stan Hywet – allowing for a casual, socially distant event that is more about reconnecting with our friends in the community (rather than a long presentation and sit-down meal) . 

All proceeds will benefit the quality, comprehensive outpatient programs provided by CHC.

Reserve tickets:

Online: http://chcaddiction.org/foundation/events/

By phone: 330-812-3131

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August 28 – October 29, 2021 at Akron Women’s City Club, 732 W. Exchange

Presented by fellow Rotarian, Geraldine Wojno Kiefer

Residencies, Reflections, Rememberings

A Retrospective Exhibition of Landscapes and Maps, Dedicated to Bruce W. Kiefer

Gallery hours: 9 am- 3 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

> > October 16th  5pm-7pm: Reception, given by Virginia Wojno

The drawings comprise imaginative places inspired both by historical reproductions (exploratory sketches, Chinese brush paintings, historical maps) and by Dr. Kiefer’s processes of making,  which include soaking watercolor papers in coffee-based solutions, then drawing and/or collaging over them. The colored-pencil-overlaid photographs were taken both by Dr. Kiefer and her late husband, Bruce Kiefer, architect and master art photographer.

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Upcoming Events
2021 Greeter/Moderator & Invocation Speaker signup
Virtual Currently
Jan 05, 2021 – Dec 28, 2021
 
Rotary Club of Akron Weekly Meeting
Virtual currently
Sep 07, 2021 12:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual currently
Sep 14, 2021 11:00 AM
 
Rotary Club of Akron Weekly Meeting
Virtual currently
Sep 14, 2021 12:00 PM
 
Become a Chili Open Champion
Akron Rotary Camp
Sep 14, 2021
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
OPEN M MOUNTAIN OF FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Sep 17, 2021
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
Club Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Andrew Grover
September 6
 
Terrence Dalton
September 7
 
Candace Harmon
September 8
 
Karen Hrdlicka
September 10
 
Chris Richardson
September 11
 
Nick Browning
September 11
 
Jim Mullen
September 20
 
Jay Rutter
September 25
 
Brian Chima
September 27
 
Paul Jarrett
September 29
 
Ginny Wojno
September 30
 
Mario Mastroianni
October 5
 
Tom Fox
October 5
 
Philip Williams
October 8
 
Bill Manby
October 9
 
Donna Skoda
October 11
 
Wanda Whipkey
October 15
 
Michael Gallucci
October 16
 
Brian Steere
October 18
 
Dan Reynolds
October 20
 
Dave Miller
October 21
 
Bill Lowery
October 24
 
Brad Jeffries
October 25
 
Brooks Ames
October 25
 
Jill Flagg Lanzinger
October 29
 
John Margida
October 30
 
Aimee Wade
October 31
 
Join Date
Marilyn Buckey
September 1, 1988
33 years
 
Pamela Kiltau
September 1, 1987
34 years
 
Gerry Kiefer
September 9, 2010
11 years
 
Marcia Holcomb
September 9, 2003
18 years
 
Cyndi Kane
September 11, 2018
3 years
 
Hilary DeSaussure
September 22, 2020
1 year
 
Zach Prosser
September 27, 2016
5 years
 
Patty Graves
September 29, 2015
6 years
 
Brian Steere
September 30, 2014
7 years
 
Liv Pilon
October 1, 2019
2 years
 
Paul Catania
October 14, 2014
7 years
 
Jeff Sitz
October 16, 2012
9 years
 
Jeff Kline
October 17, 2017
4 years
 
Earl Hamlin
October 18, 1985
36 years
 
Blake Gerney
October 22, 2019
2 years
 
Jim Mullen
October 24, 2017
4 years
 
Ham Amer
October 31, 2000
21 years
 
Roger Read
October 31, 1972
49 years
 
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